{"title":"Sarah Wayland","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarah Wayland’s works offer insightful explorations into health and wellness, with a particular focus on neurodiversity and the lived experience of autism. Her writing blends clarity and compassion, providing readers with thoughtful perspectives that challenge common assumptions and encourage deeper understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in personal growth, acceptance, and the complexities of mental health will find her books both informative and engaging. Sarah Wayland’s approachable style makes complex topics accessible, fostering empathy and awareness through her carefully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"is-this-autism-by-donna-henderson-9781032150239","title":"Is This Autism?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly accessible book clarifies many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage to hide their autistic traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors take the reader step by step through the diagnostic criteria, incorporating the latest research as well as quotes from over 100 autistic contributors that bring that research to life. They also describe many aspects of autism that are not included in the current diagnostic criteria, such as autistic strengths and co-occurring disorders. Readers will learn about highly relevant topics, such as different types of empathy, sensory systems that are not well known, neuro-crash and burn out, and relative versus absolute thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a deep, current, and neurodiversity-affirmative understanding of the less obvious presentations of autism. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals, educators, family members, autistic individuals, and anyone who is curious about autism. A clinical companion guide, \u003cem\u003eIs This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing\u003c\/em\u003e, is available for clinicians who make mental health diagnoses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606311944428,"sku":"9781032150239","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032150239-is-this-autism.jpg?v=1778150626"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sarah-wayland.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}